Bob Chambers

The Internet, long known as the information highway, is fast becoming the source of learning via videos. How did I reach that conclusion?

I wondered just what people wanted when they received a tutorial. So I decided to do a survey of our customers and visitors.

Now coming from an audio/video background I thought most people would rather hear and see a video showing how to do something. But when in doubt it's best to ask.

Here's what I found:

• 57% of the people responding said they liked Flash movies with sound.

• 19% said they liked Flash movies with captions and no sound.

• 13% preferred a text document with screen captures.

• 7% said any type of tutorial were great.

• And 7% said they didn't like tutorials. :-(

Using that information I'm led to believe that 64% of those surveyed would like to watch audio/video tutorials. And of course, many of those in the 32% who liked Flash movies with captions and text documents with screen captures probably have slower dial up Internet connections.

But from one of my other surveys it appears that many people who are serious about using the Internet are doing just about anything to get a broadband connection. And I believe that will continue.

The thing I've noticed after going back through my various tutorials is that making audio/video tutorials is more fun and quicker to do than either the Flash movie with captions or the text document with screen captures. Plus I like the feeling of an interaction you get when you can see and hear the presenter.

And yes, I have been hooked on audio/video since the ninth grade when I got to show movies to the various classes.

Now you're probably wondering what is the best software to capture both audio and video on your computer screen. I've found that after trying both eHelp's RoboDemo (http://ehelp.com/products/robodemo/)and TechSmith's Camtasia (http://www.techsmith.com/) that I prefer the results I get from Camtasia.

I like being able to move my mouse cursor and have it accurately recorded in Camtasia.

Yes, Camtasia's files are larger than RoboDemo. But to me the results are more important than file size since I believe in the future most of us on the Internet who are willing to buy products and learn from tutorials will be using broadband. So streaming audio/video will be the norm.

Now how about some samples? You can go to http://www.flashpublishers.com/public/department44.cfm to see several. And check back again since I'll be adding more in the future.

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